Patna, 30 March 2026 — The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has unveiled the complete Class 10 (Matric) Result 2026 and released the merit list, shining a spotlight on students who excelled with outstanding academic performances. At the top of this year’s results are two exceptional students — Pushpanjali Kumari and Sabreen Praween — both securing 492 out of 500 marks (98.4 %), sharing the first rank in the state.
🏆 Top Achievers & Merit Highlights
This year’s matriculation results witnessed fierce competition amongst lakhs of students, yet a select group stood out for their near‑perfect scores.
- Pushpanjali Kumari (Jamui district) scored 492/500, demonstrating remarkable consistency and subject mastery throughout her exams. Her achievement has been celebrated widely across her community and state education circles. ([turn0news18][turn0search0])
- Sabreen Praween (Vaishali district) matched the highest score with 492/500 — an incredible accomplishment given her preparation largely through self‑study and online resources. Sabreen has expressed aspirations to pursue medicine and is now planning to begin her NEET preparation.
These two students now share Rank 1 on the merit list, illustrating the depth of academic talent emerging from Bihar in 2026.
🎓 Full Merit List: Strong Performances Across Districts
Beyond the top two scorers, Bihar’s Class 10 results reflect excellence across a broader group of students:
- Nahid Sultana scored 489 (97.8 %) — Rank 2.
- Anupa Kumari and Om Kumar both scored 488 (97.6 %) — sharing Rank 3.
- Several students scored above 486 (97.2 %), securing places within the top five ranks and representing districts such as Bhojpur, Begusarai, Purnea, and Kaimur. ([turn0search1])
In total, 13 students have achieved places in the top five rankings for the BSEB Class 10 exams this year — a testament to widespread academic excellence across the state.
📈 Result Context & Performance Trends
The overall pass percentage for BSEB Class 10 in 2026 stands at 81.79 %, with over 12.35 lakh students qualifying among roughly 15.12 lakh who appeared for the exams — reflecting steady performance trends compared to previous years.
Students from both urban and rural districts figured prominently in the top ranks, highlighting improved access to quality education resources across communities and increased emphasis on digital learning tools.
📍 What’s Next for Toppers
Pushpanjali and Sabreen will be honoured by the Board with medals, certificates and merit awards, which, according to officials, include cash prizes and laptops to support their future educational goals. Many of the top merit holders have already outlined ambitious plans — ranging from higher academic pursuits to competitive entrance exams — as they look ahead to Class 11 and beyond.
As celebrations unfold, students who didn’t make the merit list but passed successfully are encouraged to begin planning their Class 11 admissions, while those seeking re‑evaluation or wishing to appear for compartment exams can do so within the April 1–7 window set by the Board.
